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The In-patient Pharmacy Technician works in the inpatient section of Pharmacy Service, processing and filling inpatient medication orders (unit dose, IV admixture, ward stock, etc.) at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. Incumbent will ensure productivity is maintained at the established level for the program for which they are responsible.
**There are both day shift and night shift positions available**
01/30/2023 to 03/03/2023
$37,696 - $54,625 per year
GS 5 - 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
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Yes
CBTE-11814842-23-TL
703198400
You are encouraged to apply early. Resumes will be reviewed every two weeks with qualified applicants being forwarded to the hiring manager for review. **There are both day shift and night shift positions available**
Unit Dose
1. Prepares individual unit dose medications to be dispensed to inpatient areas (unit dose carts), and/or fills unit dose carts for patient care.
2. The incumbent follows departmental policy & procedures when preparing & handling medications identified as hazardous per NIOSH regulations (i.e. Chemotherapy).
3. A pharmacist reviews all orders for therapeutic propriety, the technician reviews all orders for technical accuracy and convenes the order, if necessary, so that the item dispensed corresponds to the drug and dose ordered.
4. Ensures all medication is labeled appropriately to include Veteran-specific information, bar code, drug, dose, expiration, and lot number and where necessary auxiliary labels as required.
5. Maintains replenishment of pharmacy medication repackaging automation as required and follows established procedures.
6. Performs final review of medication when prepared by another technician, to be dispensed to inpatient areas (first dose medication and unit dose carts) and fills unit-dose carts independently without secondary review.
7. Performs final technical review of pharmacy label application to manufacturer prepared intravenous solution prior to dispensing to inpatient areas.
Sterile Product Compounding/Extraneous Compounding
1. Responsible for preparation of complicated parenteral admixtures to be delivered in the form of large volume, small volume, infusion syringe etc., and for the manufacturing of parenteral nutrition admixtures under a sterile environment. Responsible for preparation of sterile pharmaceuticals which are associated with a high degree of toxicity (i.e. antineoplastic agents).
2. Interprets the medication order request, selecting and measuring appropriate ingredients, mixing ingredients in a safe and effective manner, inspecting the final product for accuracy, suitability and elegance, labeling the product, maintaining records of the manufacturing process and supplying the product for delivery only after a final check has been performed by a pharmacist.
3. Uses standard protocols to determine an accurate expiration date for each batch prepared.
4. Displays competence with good manufacturing practices and sterile technique through demonstration and actual work performance. Competency must be demonstrated with regard to both information about pharmaceuticals and chemicals, techniques used to handle and prepare these agents, appropriate handling and disposal of toxic materials, and technical information such as stability, incompatibilities, etc. 5. When compounding complex admixtures (parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy) manufacturing steps with ingredients are set up for clarification and approval by the pharmacist prior to completing each step in the manufacturing process.
6. Compounds and/or reconstitutes oral or external medications (non-sterile), following established compounding records. Ensures final check by pharmacist prior to product being released from the pharmacy.
Ward Stock/Inventory Management
1. Fills automatic replenishment requests for ward or clinic stock.
2. Inventories and replenishes emergency code carts.
3. Replenishes and maintains pharmaceutical drug items stored in automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) (i.e. Pyxis or equivalent). Ensures par levels are maintained and drugs due to expire ware pulled in advance of the expiration date.
4. Performs ward inspections for all drug storage areas in the Medical Center. Accurately documents findings of inspection and notifies area manager and pharmacy supervisor of deficiencies. Ensures drugs due to expire are pulled from storage areas in advance of the expiration date.
5. Assists with inventory management and the ordering of medicines.
Work Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm or X:XXpm to X:XXpm (day shift and night shift positions available) rotating weekends and holidays
Compressed/Flexible:Not available.
Telework: Not available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:21N36-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a VA job announcement includes language requiring applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply to this Job Announcement. VA may request information regarding your vaccination status, if selected, for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. Management officials will provide information about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework depending upon the terms of your organization's telework policy and the duties of the position.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/03/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11814842.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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